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Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Jan 6, 2026

“Respect for People” Isn’t Being Nice — It’s Challenging People to Be Their Best

“Respect for People” is one of the two pillars of the Toyota Way — and it’s often misunderstood. It doesn’t mean being…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Dec 30, 2025

The Christmas Song That Wasn’t: The Thanksgiving Origins of Jingle Bells

Jingle Bells is one of the most recognizable Christmas songs ever written… except it wasn’t written for Christmas at…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Dec 24, 2025

The Jingle Bells Mistake We All Still Believe 🎄❌

Jingle Bells wasn’t written for Christmas. It premiered at Thanksgiving. This is one of the most widespread knowledge…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Dec 20, 2025

Why Toyota’s Andon Cord Actually Gets Used (Unlike Copycats at Other Companies) #Lean

Many companies copy Toyota’s tools. Very few copy Toyota’s responses. In this clip from my webinar Psychological…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Dec 20, 2025

Jingle Bells Wasn’t a Christmas Song | The Thanksgiving Mistake We Still Believe

Jingle Bells is one of the most recognizable Christmas songs in the world — but it was never written for Christmas. In…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Dec 19, 2025

Is It Safe to Be Wrong at Work? Why Testing Ideas Matters #lean #PDCA #pdsa

Psychological safety isn’t just about speaking up when there’s a problem. It’s also about whether it’s safe to say:…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Dec 19, 2025

Nice Guy or Good Man? Matthew McConaughey Explains the REAL Difference - via Dr. Josh McConkey

Dr. Josh McConkey reflects on a powerful Matthew McConaughey idea: A nice guy goes along to get along… A good man stands…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Dec 18, 2025

Doctor Offered a $3.4 MILLION Bribe to Stay Quiet… But Walked Away. #podcastclips

Dr. Josh McConkey thought he had joined a thriving freestanding ER venture — until he uncovered everything:…